September 8, 2013

The best toys you could imagine: a bucket & a hose on the dock.
Viaduct Marina, Auckland - NEW ZEALAND (September 2013)

Tormentina & Raivo helping with the "chores" Khmer style. We use a scrub brush, hose, and old fashioned Sunlight bar soap for our laundry. When there is high pressure, we can wash & dry a few things on board. Living without a washer/dryer means we have minimal clothing made of quick dry material.

September 2, 2013

I finally busted a move and eliminated the jib tracks.
Sailing off the wind I wanted to open the leech of the head sails.
I was tired of looking at the clew hooking inboard.
Seems that the sweet spot was always right on the life-line.

The big Antal low friction rings fit the solent, trinquette and tormentina sheets. The ring has an exterior groove that holds the bungee cord. This cord holds the ring away from the deck and cabin top. It is held high on the lower shrouds with an adjustable rolling hitch. I wrap the cord end with sticky back sail repair cloth.

The system uses two pad eyes, two 2-1 purchase control lines, two rope clutches, and custom G10 Plates from C-Tech for load spreading backing pads. The lines lead direct to winches if power is needed.

First sea trial yesterday proved the system. Now I can approach the sweet spot and prevent the jib sheet from chafing the life line.